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Hotel quarantine scrapped as all 7 countries removed from UK red list

The empty red list still exists as a 'precautionary measure', as the UK also moves to accept vaccines from over 30 new countries.

Climate

UK faces ‘embarrassing’ COP if new fossil fuel projects not ditched

Oil fields, coal mines and gas deposits are among projects that firms are trying to push through by 2025, a new report shows.

Nature

Scientists say whales could offer a natural solution to climate change

Allowing whales to live and die naturally would remove millions of tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere thanks to 'whale falls'.

Earth News

Even babies in the womb can be harmed by microplastics

Plastic particles as big as cloud droplets are being absorbed by placenta cells, the Plastic Health Summit was told last week.

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Travel News

Why are fully-jabbed EU travellers having to self-isolate in the UK?

Despite recognising overseas vaccines, the UK is still making tourists isolate for 10 days through its tracing service.

Destinations

Skiing in Scotland? These are the most popular slopes for winter 2021

Winter sports tourists are sticking closer to home this holiday season, a new Club Med report says, as first-time skiers soar.

Residences

Plum Guide: The luxury travel service taking on Airbnb

Meet the founder of the 'Michelin Guide for holiday rentals', who is shining a light on the finest homestays money can buy.

Climate

Household banks are funding deforestation despite climate promises

Which banks should you leave if you don’t want to fund deforestation? A financial investigation has found the worst offenders.

Climate

See how rising sea levels could sink these famous European landmarks

Roughly 10 per cent of the world’s population live on land which could be submerged under the current emissions pathway.

Destinations

7 cheap European breaks for the whole family: From Portugal to Prague

With the UK half-term starting this week, Europe's holiday hotspots are in demand. But where are the best budget destinations?

Earth News

Climate sceptics are using COVID-19 trauma against us, says new report

A new report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue has identified a dangerous new brand of climate disinformation.

Cinema

Netflix is ushering in a new ‘golden age’ for African films

Six young Sub-Saharan African storytellers will be supported to 'reimagine' the continent's folktales for a 2022 premiere.

Nature

Seagrass has more sex when otters are in the water

Scientists have revealed the unlikely sexual chemistry between eelgrass and sea otter populations off the Canadian coast.

Moments

Fed up of Facebook's censorship, Vienna sends nudes to OnlyFans

In a world first, the Austrian galleries are now exhibiting their nude artworks on the platform better known for porn.

Earth News

Could standing up for the environment get you killed in Europe?

With 'freedoms shrinking' 20 years after a pact to protect environmental defenders, EU countries are set to vote on a new measure.

Ecotech

Pay for your drinks with old iPhones at this unique London pub

This International E-waste Day, pub-goers can get rewarded for the unwanted tech in their drawers at home.

Earth News

Less meat and more walking could save health services billions

Greener measures to tackle climate change will also help reduce avoidable deaths and costs to health services across Europe.

Earth News

Why are polluting oil-based fabrics still selling freely in the EU?

New campaign Make the Label Count says the EU needs to update its sustainable clothing label scheme to avoid greenwashing.

Earth News

Win-win-win: The climate-saving power of protecting forests

Forests are being failed seven years after the New York pact to protect them, despite their enormous potential.

Travel News

9 tiny villages where celebrities have secret holiday homes

Have you ever wondered where the rich and famous live outside of LA? Here are 9 surprisingly small spots that celebs call home.

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